Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli is a professional cricketer and the former captain of the Indian national team. He was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India. Kohli began playing cricket at a young age and made his debut for Delhi in domestic cricket when he was just 18 years old. In August 2008, he made his debut for the Indian national team in an ODI against Sri Lanka.

Since then, Kohli has become one of the most successful and decorated cricketers in the world. 

He has scored over 24,000 runs in all three formats of the game and has won numerous awards for his performances. Kohli has also captained the Indian team to multiple victories, including the Test series against Australia in 2020.

ANUSHKA SHARMA & VIRAT KOHLI

Anushka Sharma is a Bollywood actress and the wife of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli. The couple met in 2013 and got married in 2017. They have been in a long-term relationship and are considered one of the most high-profile and popular couples in India. Sharma is a successful actress, having appeared in numerous Bollywood films and winning several awards for her performances. She is also known for her philanthropy and work as a brand ambassador for several companies. 

VIRAT KOHLI DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

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• ODI – August 18, 2008 vs Sri Lanka in Dambulla
• T20I – June 12, 2010, vs Zimbabwe
• Test – June 20, 2011, vs West Indies in Kingston

VIRAT KOHLI CRICKET & MORE

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• Domestic/IPL Franchise – Delhi, Royal Challengers Bangalore 
• Nature on the field – Aggressive 
• Like to play against – Australia and Pakistan

VIRAT KOHLI RECORDS

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Virat Kohli is one of the most successful and decorated cricketers in the world. Some of his achievements include:

• Leading the Indian cricket team to victory in the 2020 Test series against Australia
• Being the fastest player to score 10,000 runs in ODIs
• Being the fastest player to score 20,000 international runs
• First Indian to score a century on ODI World Cup debut (2011)
• Fastest ODI century by an Indian off 52 balls against Australia at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur in 2013. 
• The third player to score 3 Test double-hundreds in a calendar year after Don Bradman and Ricky Ponting.
• First India captain to win 9 Tests in a calendar year.
• His Test score of 235 is the highest by an Indian captain. 
• Most runs in a single season of IPL (973 runs in 2016).
• Most IPL hundreds in a year (4).
• The first batter to score 4,000 runs in T20Is.

VIRAT KOHLI AWARDS

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1. NATIONAL

2013 – Arjuna Award

2017 – Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award

2018 – Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honor.

2. ICC

Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Decade): 2011–2020

Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (ICC Cricketer of the Year): 2017, 2018

ICC ODI Player of the Year: 2012, 2017, 2018

ICC Test Player of the Year: 2018

ICC ODI Team of the Year: 2012, 2014, 2016 (captain), 2017 (captain), 2018 (captain), 2019 (Captain)

ICC Test Team of the Year: 2017 (captain), 2018 (captain), 2019 (Captain)

ICC Spirit of Cricket: 2019

ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade: 2011–2020

ICC Men’s Test Team of the Decade: 2011–2020 (Captain)

ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Decade: 2011–2020

ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Decade: 2011–2020

ICC Men’s Player of the Month: October 2022

3. BCCI

Polly Umrigar Award for International Cricketer of the Year: 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18

4. OTHER HONOURS

Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World: 2016, 2017, 2018

CEAT International Cricketer of the Year: 2011–12, 2013–14, 2018–19

Indian Premier League Orange Cap for most runs: 2016

Barmy Army – International Player of the Year: 2017, 2018

ESPNcricinfo – ODI Batting Performance of the Year: 2012

People’s Choice Awards India For Favourite Sportsperson: 2012 CNN-News18 Indian of the Year: 2017

Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) renamed a stand after Kohli at Arun Jaitley stadium, Delhi

VIRAT KOHLI CONTROVERSIES

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Virat Kohli is a high-profile and successful athlete, and as such, he has faced his share of controversies over the years. 

• On-field aggression: Kohli has faced criticism for his aggressive behavior on the field, with some accusing him of crossing the line.
• Comments about Indian cricket fans: In 2018, Kohli faced backlash for comments he made about Indian cricket fans, in which he said that he would prefer if fans who did not like Indian cricketers did not come to watch them play.
• Showed middle finger to Australian fans during the second Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2012.
• Had an ugly argument with Gautam Gambhir during an IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2013.
• Refused to work with head coach Anil Kumble, which forced the latter to resign from his job in 2017

VIRAT KOHLI GIRLFRIENDS AND MORE

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• Sarah-Jane Dias
• Sanjana
• Tamannah Bhatia
• Izabelle Leite 
• Mansha Bahl 
• On 11 December 2017, Virat Kohli married Anushka Sharma in an intimate ceremony held in Florence, Italy.

VIRAT KOHLI FAVOURITES

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Shots	Cover Drive, Flick
Batsmen	Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, David Warner, Joe Root, Shane Watson, Herschelle Gibbs
Bowler	Shane Warne
Cricket Stadium	Adelaide Oval, Australia
Commentator	Harsha Bhogle
Food	Salmon, Sushi, Lamb Chops
Actors	Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Aamir Khan
Actresses	Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, Penelope Cruz
Bollywood Movies	Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Border, Ishq, 3 Idiots
Hollywood Movies	Iran Man, Rocky 4, Southpaw
TV Shows	Homeland, Narcos, Breaking Bad
Musicians	Asrar, Eminem
Car	Aston Martin
Basketball Player	Kobe Bryant

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MOST EXPENSIVE THINGS OWNED BY VIRAT KOHLI

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As a successful and wealthy professional athlete, Virat Kohli has the means to afford many luxurious items. Some of the expensive things that he is known to own or has owned include.

MODEL	PRICE
1. CARS
Bentley Continental GT	INR 3.29 Crore – INR 4.04 Crore
Bentley Flying Spur	INR 1.70 Crore – INR 3.41 Crore
Audi R8 LMX	INR . 2.97 crore
Audi A8L W12 Quattro	INR . 1.98 crore
Audi Q7	INR . 72.9-80.95 lakh
Audi S6	INR 95.25 lakh
Range Rover Vogue	INR 2.27 Crore
Toyota Fortuner	INR 24 Lakh – INR 30 Lakh
Renault Duster	INR 13.5 Lakh
2. WATCHES
Rolex Daytona Rainbow Everose Gold	INR 2 crore
Patek Philippe Nautilus	INR 57 lakh
Rolex Sky-Dweller 18K Rose Gold	INR 32 lakh
Rolex Day Date	INR 27 lakh
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak	INR 17 lakh
Rolex Daytona	INR 8.6 lakh
Rolex Datejust	INR 8 lakh
Panerai Luminor	INR 5 lakh
3. PROPERTIES
Bungalow in Gurugram, Haryana
Flat in Versova, Mumbai
Land in Alibaug

VIRAT KOHLI SALARY

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• Salary – Retainer Fee – INR 7 crore

– Test Fee – INR 15 Lakh

– ODI Fee – INR 6 lakh

– T20 Fee – INR 3 Lakh

– IPL 2022 – INR 15 crore

• Income – INR 228.09 crore per annum

• Net Worth (Approx) – 1155 crore

VIRAT KOHLI BUSINESS INVESTMENTS

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Virat Kohli is a successful and wealthy professional athlete who has made several business investments. Some of the businesses that he has invested in include:

• Wrogn: Kohli is the co-founder of Wrogn, a fashion brand that sells clothing and accessories for men.
• Chisel: Kohli is a co-owner of Chisel, a chain of gyms and fitness centers.
• Stepathlon Lifestyle: Kohli is an investor in Stepathlon Lifestyle, a wellness company that promotes healthy living.
• Indian Super League (ISL) team: Kohli is a co-owner of the Indian Super League (ISL) team FC Goa.
• UAE Royals: Kohli is a co-owner of the UAE Royals, a team in the International Premier Tennis League.
• One8 Commune is a chain of restaurants and bars founded by Indian cricketer Virat Kohli. The restaurant chain is named after Kohli’s jersey number and has multiple branches in India. Some locations where One8 Commune has a presence include Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune.
• One8 Commune also has a line of packaged food products and a range of merchandise.

VIRAT KOHLI BRAND-ENDORSEMENTS

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Virat Kohli is a brand ambassador for several companies. Kohli is one of the most marketable athletes in the world, and his endorsement deals are a testament to his popularity and success on the field.

• Myntra
• Great learning
• Himalaya
• Mobile Premier League
• Puma
• Volini
• Vicks India
• Too Yumm
• MRF Tyre
• Philips India
• Uber India
• MuveAcoustics
• Wellman
• Wrogn
• Manyavar
• Audi India
• American Tourister
• Fastrack
• Royal Challenge
• Tissot
• Colgate-Palmolive
• Blue Star
• Hero Motocorp
• Amaze Inverters & Batteries
• Shyam Steel
• Digit Insurance (Recent association)
• Vivo (Upcoming association), etc.
• Google Duo

VIRAT KOHLI CHARITY FOUNDATION

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He set up the Virat Kohli Foundation (VKF) in 2013 to fulfill his dream of making India a sporting superpower and supporting potential athletes to achieve their dreams and reach the pinnacle in their respective sports.

Address: Sarkar Heritage B Wing 1st Floor, Kane Road Bandra West, Mumbai 400050

Phone: 022 20861134/35/36

Email ID – info@viratkohli.foundation

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